Product Details

PAL-II Reading and Writing is a comprehensive, researched-based assessment system based on research funded by NICHD. PAL-II has applications at three tiers ranging from prevention to problem solving consultation to differential diagnosis. PAL-II Reading and Writing links to targeted evidenced-based interventions and lessons.

PAL-II Reading and Writing is the first nationally normed standardized test that can be used to diagnose dysgraphia, dyslexia, oral and written language disability (OWL LD).

PAL-II comes with a User Guide on CD that helps professionals in psychology, speech and language, education, and occupational therapy learn to use the PAL-II Reading and Writing. The interventions are included in the kit, and may be printed to use in the classroom.

Features & Benefits

Easier to administer with the PAL-II User’s Guide

Referral driven customization

Recommends resources and types of interventions based on the assessment results

Offers flexible administration—brief or comprehensive based on the referral needs

Materials

Training

Pre-recorded Webinars

Educational Practice in Dyslexia: Professional Roles and Knowledge Gaps

Presenter: Tina Eichstadt and Adam Scheller

Overview

Five webinars about dyslexia held in 2016-2017 were attended by 6,591 SLPs, psychologists, and special educators. Webinar data offered insights into practitioners' perspectives on dyslexia training needs and role clarification in practice settings. Presenters will discuss results, which suggests gaps between best practices in dyslexia and reports from individuals engaging in clinical practice.

Learner Outcomes

After the completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

List the two areas of dyslexia training practitioners request most often.

Describe the knowledge gap identified by practitioners using scores for assessment and progress monitoring.

Identify the role(s) practitioners currently play in inter-professional practice regarding dyslexia.

Time-ordered Agenda

1:00 to 1:05 pm - Introduction and overview

1:05 to 1:30 pm - Practitioner roles in dyslexia

1:30 to 1:55 pm - Practitioner knowledge and skills

1:55 to 2:00 pm - Conclusions and Wrap Up

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area.)

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PAL-II: Overview of the Process Assessment of the Learner-Second Edition

Presenter: Gloria Maccow, PhD

PAL-II Reading and Writing and PAL-II Math are comprehensive, research-based assessment systems. The instruments can be used at three tiers ranging from prevention to problem solving consultation to differential diagnosis. PAL-II Reading and Writing links to targeted evidence-based interventions and lessons. During this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn about the three-tiered approach to assessment described by Dr. Virginia Berninger, author of the PAL-II. The presenter will describe how the components of the PAL-II are used to prevent academic problems and to identify targeted interventions for struggling students.

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PAL-II Advanced: Tiered Assessment and Intervention

Presenter: Amy Dilworth Gabel, PhD

PAL-II Reading and Writing and PAL-II Math are comprehensive, research-based assessment systems. The instruments can be used at three tiers ranging from prevention to problem solving consultation to differential diagnosis. PAL-II Reading and Writing links to targeted evidence-based interventions and lessons. During this webinar, participants will learn about the three-tiered approach to assessment described by Dr. Virginia Berninger, author of the PAL-II. The presenter will describe how the components of the PAL-II are used to prevent academic problems and to identify targeted interventions for struggling students. As a result of this presentation, participants will

Describe the reading, writing, and math skills students are expected to master at specified grade levels;

Discuss the cognitive processes that are critical to acquisition of reading, writing, and math skills;

Describe how to choose an intervention based on analysis of a student’s performance of a skill and mastery of the cognitive processes needed to perform the skill.

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PAL-II Reading/Writing Stimulus Booklet - B

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